Ayra Starr has revealed the unexpected story behind her surprise collaboration with Wizkid.
In a new interview with Complex, Nigerian songstress Ayra Starr has shared the surprising and a-z-fast story behind how her hit song Gimme Dat came to feature Afrobeats icon, Wizkid. The revelation, made on Thursday, August 21, 2025, sheds light on the collaborative magic that brought one of the year’s standout tracks to life.
During the interview, Ayra Starr confessed that after completing the initial demo for the song, which she creatively directed, she had a vision for who could take it to the next level. “I was like, ‘Okay, let’s send it to Wizkid,'” she recounted. The decision paid off in an almost impossibly short time frame. “He was like, ‘I love the song, I’m going to do it.’ Wizkid recorded the song in like 3 days.”
The quick turnaround from the Wizkid camp shows his reputation for artistic intuition and efficiency. Ayra Starr emphasized the unique synergy between their styles, asserting that Wizkid was the only artist who could have been a perfect fit for the track. “Nobody else would have been right on that song aside from Wizkid,” she said.
The collaboration, which seamlessly blends Ayra Starr’s distinct sound with Wizkid’s signature Afrobeats vibe, has been widely praised by fans and critics alike. The interview clip from Complex shows Ayra Starr speaking with a sense of admiration and gratitude, highlighting the instant connection she felt when she heard Wizkid’s contribution.
The success of Gimme Dat is a reflection of the power of artistic chemistry and the respect that exists between these two generations of Afrobeats stars.
Ayra Starr shares the story of “Gimme Dat” (via Complex)
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